Posts Tagged 'John Goodman'

Posted on 7/7/2013 10:12 PM By Ronen Divon

While Monsters University may be viewed as yet another formulaic coming-of-age tale, albeit its monstrous proportions, this prequel to Monsters, Inc. plays along a finer motive than plain self-discovery. All in all Monsters University still manages to surprise and show originality. It is heartwarming, smart by fine nuances rather than wisecracks, energetic and fun.

Posted on 12/3/2012 7:00 PM By Ronen Divon

Flight's flight-plan seems to correlate with the film’s plot: taking off through some rough weather, leveling into dosing off, and then crashing amidst a combination of mechanical and personal issues... Despite compelling performances by Denzel Washington and some other cast members, Flight is a mediocre film at best.

Posted on 10/14/2012 8:00 PM By Ronen Divon

It’s a good sign when you watch a film whose ending you know in advance, and still clutch to your seat feeling unsure about the outcome. Ben Affleck demonstrates yet again that his talent as a director is greater than his previous career as an actor (though he does play the lead role in Argo, and does quite well at it.)

Posted on 1/8/2012 7:00 PM By Ronen Divon

Simply delightful, The Artist rightfully deserves the highest praises for being an engaging, highly stylized, well-performed film. It intelligently pays tribute to Hollywood’s silent film era, at a time of transition to talkies.